SHOPPERS have spotted coffee cup recycling bins that have popped up on Oxford city centre's streets.
The bins are specifically for people to recycle their coffee cups and are being installed each wrapped with inspirational artwork created by Oxford residents who won a city council compeition.
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A total of 19 winning designs have been selected, by entrants of all ages and abilities, from seven years old to over 50.
The programme aims to recycle 6.35 tonnes of coffee cups, roughly equivalent to 350,000 paper cups, in the first year.
According to government estimates, around 2.5 billion coffee cups are thrown into landfill.
There are only two days to go until coffee cup recycling comes to Oxford! 😊 From Monday, bins will be installed in the city centre, each wrapped with inspirational artwork. Visit The Recycling Team at Bonn Square Mon to find out more 🙌 @hubbubUK #acupofinspiration #InTheLoop pic.twitter.com/5fujMBDpau
— Oxford City Council (@OxfordCity) February 22, 2020
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